LINK Systems System 2500 PLS - Manual (Page 52)

System 2500 Operating & Installation Manual - Revision 07 2-44
Figure 14
Sensors used with In Position inputs
When programming an input for transfer mode, the operator is asked to enter a timing channel
number. This is the internal timing channel of the System 2500 that will be used for checking the
transfer input (see Section 2.8.3 for more information on timing channels). The timing channel
should be set to turn on just after the part is gripped, and turn off just before the part is released
into the next stage of the die (see Figure 13).
2.9.5 IN POSITION
In Position inputs are used to monitor whether material is fully fed into the die on each cycle of
the press. A sensor should be used to detect when the material to be fabricated is fully fed into
the die. Figure 14 illustrates two examples of the use of sensors with the In Position mode.
When programming an input for in-position mode, the operator will be prompted for a timing
channel number. This is the internal timing channel of the System 2500 that will be used to
check the feed (see Section 2.8.3 for more information on timing channels). The timing channel
should be set to turn off after the material has been fed into place and is making contact with the
sensor. If the material is not in contact with the sensor when the timing channel turns off, a fault
will be detected. The off setpoint must also be set so that the fault will stop the press before the